What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Paralegal position at Sarratt & Horta Vorse, PA?
Summary
Sarratt & Horta Vorse, P.A. is seeking a Bilingual Paralegal to join our Taylors, SC office’s team. As a bilingual paralegal, you will be responsible for working side by side with the firm’s attorneys and managing their day-to-day operations and caseload. This is an in-person, full-time position.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple projects, with little oversight from attorneys.
- Provide oversight into attorneys’ calendars to schedule court hearings, pleas, jury trials, continuances, work with opposing counsel to set depositions, mediations, etc. Send letters of representation, requests for discovery, send demand letters. Stay in contact with clients to notify them of court dates, schedule case updates, gather evidentiary information, affidavits, etc.
- Assist attorneys with setting deadlines and follow up to ensure deadlines are met and matters settle in a timely manner.
- Conduct legal research, file management, and prepare case summaries as needed.
- Prepare legal documents such as complaints, interrogatories, motions, summons, etc.
- E-file documents in federal and state court as needed.
- Contact parties and witnesses, prepare exhibits and other necessary documentation for pre-trial and trial phases.
- Communicate with team members and immediate supervisor attorneys clearly and effectively.
- Conduct in a professional manner and dress appropriately.
- Make positive contributions to maintain a positive culture.
- Communicate job expectations by planning, participating and accepting responsibilities as assigned.
- Assist in other areas as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41,000 - $45,000